CES 2019: A first look at the cool tech of CES Unveiled

Waverly Pilot Smart Earbuds

Waverly Labs Pilot Smart Earbuds can be used as wireless earbuds, a Bluetooth headset, or a language translator in "Converse/Listen Mode." The earbuds listen to nearby speakers and instantly translates their speech into one of 15 different languages via the free Pilot Speech Translator companion app. To have a one-on-one conversation, users each insert one earpiece, speak as they naturally would, and the earbuds relay the translated messages. The companion app also transcribes the conversation in the user's preferred language.

Hive Link

Using IoT sensors, Hive Link tracks the activity and routines of loved ones and provides real-time feedback via the Hive app. So if an elderly relative has accidentally left the stove on, or left the front door open longer than usual, a notification will be sent to the users phone.

Hive motion sensor

The Hive motion sensor is an easy-to-install piece of IoT equipment that tracks movement in your home and sends the information to your smartphone through the Hive app. The sensors can also be paired with Hive Actions to work with other installed Hive devices (e.g., Hive Lights).

Hupnos sleep tech for snoring

The Hupnos Sleep Mask tracks sleep and snoring patterns through the companion iPhone app. When the mask detects snoring, it will gently vibrate to alert the sleeper to change positions, or apply light pressure as needed to open airways, thus reducing snoring and allowing for a more restful night of sleep.

Hive plug

With the Hive Plug, users can control all of their appliances remotely. The plugs work with existing electrical outlets and sync to the user's smartphone via the Hive app. The device allows users to turn appliances on and off from anywhere or set them on a schedule.

HyperX Quadcast microphone

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, has unveiled its Quadcast standalone microphone for PCs, Macs, and PlayStation 4. Featuring an anti-vibration shock mount, tap-to-mute with LED indicator, four polar patterns, gain control adjustment, and an internal pop filter, the Quadcast microphone is a great way to connect professional or aspiring game streamers to their audience.

CES Unveiled

CES Unveiled is the media event before the official launch of CES. It hosts over 1,500 press and industry analysts from more than 150 countries and features CES 2019 Best of Innovation Awards Honorees as well as displays from more than 180 tech companies.

Elvie smart breast pump

This is the world's first silent breast pump. Elvie's lightweight, cordless pump fits inside nursing bras so women can pump discreetly on the go. The pump also connects to the user's smartphone via the Elvie Pump app to allow remote controlling, monitoring milk volume in real-time, and pumping history.

Sengled smart lights

Sengled's Smart LED extra-bright 100W replacement bulb, a CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree in the Smart Home category, as well as a new lightstrip with 16 million different color options were among the products on display at CES this year.

WHILL advanced mobility solutions for last mile

WHILL, manufacturer of Personal Electric Vehicles, unveiled its newest innovation at CES 2019. This latest model, and CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree in the Accessibility category, joins the fleet of WHILL powered wheelchairs, which includes the ultra-portable Model Ci, the indoor/outdoor Model A, and the Nex-Gen Power Model M.

Hive window or door sensor

Hive window and door sensors connect to the Hive hub and app to notify the user when a door or window has been opened or closed. The sensors can be used in tandem with other Hive home products to create the ultimate smart home.

Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller

Lunii's My Fabulous Storyteller offers an immersive audio experience for children ages 3 to 8. Listeners get to choose the hero, second character, setting, and object of their story, and then listen as one of 48 personalized stories is told through the Storyteller. Octave headphones (shown) are sold separately.

Motorola power banks

Schumacher Electric Corporation teamed up with Motorola to create the Motorola Modular Power System, a line of mobile power devices that use patented aluminum lithium ion technology. Shown here: AC Power Inverter MT113, LED Lantern Light MT153, LED Torch Light MT071, Jump Start MT129 and MT139, and Digital Air Compressor MT080.

OW1 speaker

The OW1 D5 speaker, aka the "21st Century's Music Box," is a smart, stand-alone audio system that plays music based on your mood or location. The speaker can also be remotely controlled from a smartphone and stream your online radio services and playlists.

Schumacher portable power generator

The Schumacher Electric Corporation model SL1404 Portable Power Generator uses rechargeable advanced lithium ion-battery cells to offer an efficient, fuel-free generator that is safe for indoor use. It features two 110V AC outlets, two 12V DC outlets, one 12V DC cigarette lighter outlet, and three USB outlets that allow users to charge large appliances (e.g., a refrigerator can be charged for 24 hours) and personal electronics (e.g., a smartphone can be charged up to 70 times).

Hi Mirror smart beauty mirror

HiMirror launched two new products at CES 2019: The HiMirror Mini and the HiMirror Enterprise. The Mini version assesses the user's skin condition and uses smart technology, local weather conditions, etc., to offer an effective skin care regimen. The mirror also features adjustable LED lights for optimal makeup application. The HiMirror Enterprise for salons, spas, and global retailers offers many of the same features as the Mini, as well as a customer database option and an augmented reality makeup application.

Neutrogena Skin360

Neutrogena is taking its Skin360 SkinScanner technology--the iPhone camera attachment that debuted at CES 2018--one step further. Now, the skincare company is offering 3D-printed, customized facial masks based on the information obtained from the app, which even takes facial shape and eye placement into consideration.

Sphero Specdrums

Sphero rolled out the multi-colored carpet to debut its Specdrums ring--a Bluetooth, motion-enabled, musical ring. The ring works when tapped against a color, which is sent to the paired smartphone app, and then translated into a sound. With its new Specdrums Mix app, there are more sound and color combinations available.

Withings BPM Core monitor

Withings BPM Core monitor is a three-in-one device: It measures blood pressure, takes electrocardiograms (ECGs), and contains a digital stethoscope to listen to the user's heart. The device can help in the detection of high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease.

DFree incontinence device

The DFree Toilet Timing Predicting Device is a sensor that attaches to the user's stomach, directly over their bladder. The sensor monitors bladder fullness by sending continuous ultrasound signals and then reporting changing bladder size to a smartphone via Bluetooth, informing the user and/or caregiver that nature is calling.

DeepRay AI

Cambridge Consultants' Digital Greenhouse states in a press release that DeepRay AI technology "... creates clear, undistorted views of the real-world from a damaged or obscured moving image." Possible use cases include autonomous driving and medical imaging.

Withings health tracker

Woobo smart companion for kids

The Woobo smart companion is a fun, interactive, and educational toy for children. Woobo connects to Wi-Fi so it can access rich content to spark a child's curiosity. The furry companion also encourages physical and mental challenges, keeps families in touch with the messaging feature (which can be used with a smartphone), sets up daily routines through the Woobo Parent App (e.g., teeth brushing, room cleaning, setting bedtimes, etc.), and much more.

Sandman USB charging clocks

This seemingly simple alarm clock from Sandman does more than just wake you up in the morning and tell time on its large, auto-dimming display--it also doubles as a charging station. With four USB ports in the back, this clock allows you to charge your devices while you get some shut eye.

Node-ify wireless home nodes

The Node-ify Axon by Palo Alto Innovation is a smart-home device the size of a hockey puck that can be linked to your other smart devices via IFTTT. The Axon uses sensors to detect changes in temperature within the home and can detect leaks as well.

Kohler Konnect smart faucet

FinchShift and FinchTracker for AR and VR

FinchShift offers the first cross-platform, hands-free camera, which allows freedom of movement and no field-of-view limitations. FinchTracker is a hands-free controller that is worn around the arm and allows freedom of movement.

nomadplug travel adapter

Tikaway video conference for remote assistance

French company Tikaway showed its connected camera glasses, which can be used in Recording Mode or Live Mode. The glasses have a full HD 100-degree camera, are compatible with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Micro USB, have 16 GB of storage, and work for up to two hours in Recording Mode. When paired with the Tikaway app, the glasses offer the ultimate hands-free video conferencing experience.

Aveine smart wine aerator

Sometimes it can be difficult to know how long to let an open bottle of wine breathe--Aveine's smart wine aerator takes the guesswork out of this equation. The user just has to place the device on the bottle and scan the label, and then the device adds the proper amount of air for that specific wine, allowing for instant pouring.

CoCoon smart beehive

CES 2019 Best of Innovation Award winner in the Sustainability and Eco-Design category, BeeLife's CoCoon smart beehive is a self-powered housing unit that extends the bees' lifespans by protecting them from extreme temperatures and the varroa mite, and it even helps them produce more honey. Using an AI-embedded computer, the beekeeper will receive notifications if there is something wrong inside the hive and be able to remotely control temperature zones as necessary.

MyKronoz Lexon

Lexon, a European company that has been designing lifestyle consumer products for over 27 years, is breaking into the American market with its lamps and Mino Bluetooth speakers (shown). Featured at CES 2019 are: Mino X, Mino & Twin Mino, Mino L, Oblio, Hellonite lamp, and Mina portable LED lamp.

Netatmo smart video doorbell

The Netatmo smart video doorbell allows users to see who's at the door and answer it from home or remotely. The easy-to-install device connects to Wi-Fi and notifies the homeowner via video call when someone rings the doorbell and allows them to communicate directly with the visitor using the built-in microphone and speaker. There is no subscription fee, and the free companion app allows viewing or downloading of call history and stores files on your microSD card, Dropbox, or an FTP server.

Catalyst waterproof case for AirPods

This Waterproof Case for AirPods by Catalyst is perfect for protecting your earbuds from damage, weather-related or otherwise. Made from a soft silicone, the case features easy access to the Lightning port, as well as a detachable carabiner that can be hooked to your belt, purse, or bag.

WELT wellness belt

The WELT wellness belt may look like an ordinary belt, but it's actually hiding some pretty smart features. It uses Bluetooth technology to automatically sync to the companion app on the user's smartphone, can last for 30+ days on a single charge, and offers comprehensive health insights, which include monitoring eating habits, waist circumference, and body state, and tracking the user's steps vs. sitting time.

Lululab Lumini AI skincare assistant

The Lululab Lumini AI skincare assistant uses AI to accurately measure the user's entire face and analyze six key factors: Skin age, wrinkles, pigmentation, redness, pores, and sebum. It uses the data to recommend products that will best address any issues the user may be having.

SPECTRA X sharable electric skateboard

WALNUT Technology unveiled its newest electric skateboard, the SPECTRA X, at CES 2019. Through the eBoard Go app, users can monitor body posture and control the board remotely. The board is made from maple and a fiber-reinforced plastic and also features an IP66 waterproof body, rechargeable batteries, and replaceable wheels.

Viaroom smart AI home assistant

Viaroom Home is a self-learning hands-free home automation system. Powered by AI, it analyzes your daily habits and does tasks such as starting the washing machine and turning the thermostat up or down.

Waverly Pilot Smart Earbuds

Waverly Labs Pilot Smart Earbuds can be used as wireless earbuds, a Bluetooth headset, or a language translator in "Converse/Listen Mode." The earbuds listen to nearby speakers and instantly translates their speech into one of 15 different languages via the free Pilot Speech Translator companion app. To have a one-on-one conversation, users each insert one earpiece, speak as they naturally would, and the earbuds relay the translated messages. The companion app also transcribes the conversation in the user's preferred language.

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Teena Maddox is a Senior Writer at TechRepublic, covering hardware devices, IoT, smart cities and wearables. She ties together the style and substance of tech. Teena has spent 20-plus years writing business and features for publications including Peo...

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Teena Maddox is a Senior Writer at TechRepublic, covering hardware devices, IoT, smart cities and wearables. She ties together the style and substance of tech. Teena has spent 20-plus years writing business and features for publications including People, W and Women's Wear Daily.